Circuit allowing ac to operate a dc relay

[mixos1]

This circuit from my circuit collection is an intresting circuit to biuld ,ive tested this out some time ago and beleave it may have some handy uses.

by Steven (received via e-mail)

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[hotwaterwizard2]

Here is how I would do it.

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[MP1]

and I would add a cap just before the bridge...

MP